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VN03 LUE

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,496 mi
Last recorded105,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LUE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,496 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake pads need a full inspection with wheels off (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,563 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges and slightly perished

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly perished

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges and slightly perished

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly perished

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,704 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2014 91,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges

Fail 13 Jun 2013 85,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges

Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,941 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,283 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 58,283 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,585 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,175 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,093 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VN03 LUE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 83,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN03 LUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN03 LUE registered?

VN03 LUE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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